“This poor woman wasn’t murdered, she was plundered”. This two-part Euston Films drama sees Michael Caine pick up the role of Scotland Yard’s finest Insp. Abberline as he has to investigate the ritual slaughtering of some unfortunate women on the streets of Victorian East London. He’s a penchant for the bottle, has this policeman, but luckily he has stalwart Sgt. Godley (Lewis Collins) to help keep him on the…
The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer.
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
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Michael Caine
Inspector Frederick Abberline
Jane Seymour
Emma
Lewis Collins
Sergeant George Godley
Armand Assante
Richard Mansfield
Lysette Anthony
Mary Jane Kelly
Michael Gothard
George Lusk
T. P. McKenna
O'Connor
Richard Morant
Dr. Acland
Christopher Fulford
Beggar
Harry Andrews
Coroner Wynne Baxter
Peter Armitage
Sergeant Kerby
Hugh Fraser
Sir Charles Warren
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Rodman
Desmond Askew
CopyBoy
Ray McAnally
Sir William Gull
Susan George
Catherine Eddowes
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FAQ about Jack the Ripper
What is Jack the Ripper about?
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
When was Jack the Ripper released?
Jack the Ripper was released in 1988.
What genres does Jack the Ripper belong to?
Jack the Ripper is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Crime.
Who stars in Jack the Ripper?
The cast of Jack the Ripper includes Michael Caine, Jane Seymour, Lewis Collins, Armand Assante, Lysette Anthony.
How many seasons of Jack the Ripper are there?
Jack the Ripper has 1 season(s) and 2 episodes.